The time is fast approaching for your dream wedding, and what better place to have it than the most beautiful state in the country: Virginia. Here at LeFay Cottage, a wedding venue in Little Washington, VA, we are often asked about our recommendations for floral arrangements. Here is a quick look at popular flowers for Virginia weddings.
Popular Flowers For Virginia Weddings
Cafe au Lait Dahlias
Cafe au Lait Dahlias are a breathtaking flower whose head reaches up to 9 inches. This blushing flower is a fan favorite amongst brides, photographers, and event planners alike. These dahlias are nicknamed “dinner plate dahlias” due to their very large flower head. Surprisingly, cafe au lait dahlias can be homegrown. Due to the size of the cafe au lait dahlias, they work fantastically as a focal point in any bouquet.
Ranunculuses
Ranunculuses are a great wedding flower due to their wide array of colors. There are many different shades of ranunculuses, such as: blush, deep burgundy, orange, peach, red, and purple. These flowers have paper-thin petals that bring a sense of elegance and delicacy to the occasion.
Sweetpeas
Sweetpeas are more often used during colder weather weddings, but it’s hard not to want them at every wedding of the year. They are one of the cutest flowers you can have at your wedding, and also one of the best smelling ones. Sweetpeas are a great addition to any centerpiece or bouquet, as their petals are a perfect accent. Like the ranunculuses, sweetpeas also come in a wide variety of colors.
China Mums
China mums are a fluffy, oversized flower that will leave your wedding guests with a dropped jaw. Perfect for a bridal bouquet, or any arrangement really, these china mums are a game changer that you will be happy to have chosen.
About LeFay Cottage
Located in beautiful Little Washington Virginia, LeFay Cottage is a luxury retreat and wedding venue that will leave you breathless. Experience enchanting LeFay Cottage at Little Washington tucked away in a pastoral valley at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Create lasting memories with loved ones while enjoying the expansive five-acre property, the sumptuously well-appointed rooms offering picturesque views of the Skyline Drive mountainside lost in an incomparable paradise.